No Love for Island Roads in East Cowes
Mal ButlerThe IW councillor for East Cowes has criticised Island Roads after he claimed ‘totally unacceptable and unnecessary work’ was done…
Read MoreMountbatten inspires the Isle Dance winners
Isle of Wight ObserverArreton Primary School’s interpretation of a young couple’s love story, which ends with the need for specialist care from Mountbatten…
Read MoreRyde rescue team squash false rumours
Ryde Inshore Rescue has hit back at false rumours that it is being taken over. A spokesman confirmed: “It has…
Read MoreIsland Obituary – William Bailey
The former owner of The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, William Bailey, died on Tuesday after a short illness. William bought The…
Read MoreFormer MP is now a parish councillor
Former Island MP, Bob Seely, has become a Freshwater Parish Councillor. As previously reported, Mr Seely, 58, recently “expressed an…
Read MoreQuestions about new ferry announcement
Red Funnel claimed progress in its “partnership” with Belfast-based Artemis Technologies this week, giving hope of a greener future for…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for Isle of Wight West
Some of you will be aware that I’m currently enrolled in the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS). It’s been designed…
Read MoreCreating rock solid friendships at RS2
Tilly WalderThe RS2 (formerly referred to as Rock Solid 2) drop-in youth club is a welcoming space for the Island’s young…
Read More1,300 Islanders answer MP’s survey on mayor
More than 1,300 Islanders have responded to East Wight MP Joe Robertson’s survey about a proposed mayor for the Hampshire…
Read MoreWedding showcase at at East Afton attracts IW couples
Wedding bells were on the minds of hundreds of couples, who attended the Wedding Showcase, at East Afton Farmhouse, on…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 23 February 1901
The following two letters to the editor were published in the Isle of Wight Observer on 23rd February 1901. With…
Read MoreQuizzers raise funds for Prostate Cancer Research
Community-minded pub locals have raised more than £1,000 for Prostate Cancer Research. Customers of The Stag Inn, on Cowes Road,…
Read MoreDo you have what it takes to be a whole-time firefighter?
Hants & IW Fire & Rescue service is recruiting whole-time firefighters this week. For a 72-hour period, from 00.01am on…
Read MoreTake on the IW Ultra Challenge in 2025
Are you ready to push yourself further while experiencing the stunning beauty of the Isle of Wight? The Isle of…
Read MoreRoar into adventure at Dino Fun Day in Sandown
Dino Fun Day is just around the corner, taking place on Sunday, between 10am and 4pm, at Dinosaur Isle in…
Read MoreThere’s just Something About Mondays at the Bugle Inn
‘Something About Mondays’ is an Island Celtic-folk-pop-shanty band, who perform covers as well as their own original material. They are…
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